RECIPE: Bombay Potatoes

Bombay potatoes is a traditional Indian side dish that also works well as a main course option for vegetarians. There are many variations of this dish as people often use different spices or add alternative ingredients. It is simple to make as it consists of just potatoes, tomatoes, and spices. Another bonus is that it is a really cheap meal option, so it is great for people on a budget. Therefore, even if you are an Indian cooking novice, this is a simple dish to make. Here is an easy recipe for Bombay potatoes.

Ingredients for Bombay Potatoes

3 large potatoes cut into chunks

1-inch chunk of peeled ginger, chopped

3 garlic cloves, peeled

1 chilli, deseeded

2 large tomatoes, diced

4 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 tsp turmeric

2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garam masala

2 tsp chopped fresh coriander

1/2 tsp Salt

How to Make Bombay Potatoes

Boil the potato chunks in salted water until cooked (approximately 15 minutes).

Meanwhile, add one of the chopped tomatoes, the ginger, the garlic cloves and the chilli to a blender and whizz into a paste.

Add the oil to a saucepan and put over a medium heat.

Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook for two minutes.

Add the chopped onion and cook for a further two minutes.

Add the ground spices and cook for one more minute.

Add the salt and the paste of tomato, chilli, ginger, and garlic. Cook for two more minutes.

Add the second diced tomato and cook for five minutes.

Drain the cooked chopped tomato and add to the pan.

Stir through until all the potatoes are coated in the mixture.

Cook for a further five minutes to allow the potatoes to absorb the flavour.